See how an ADU fits into your property in 3 easy steps
Ajax's new ADU Property Mapping Tool will tell you whether your lot qualifies for a backyard home (garden suite) or an internal/attached ADU.
Here’s how:
Click the ADU Property Mapping Tool button below
Enter your Ajax address in the search bar
See your eligibility instantly!
The tool will tell you first and foremost if your property is eligible for a detached ADU (garden suite, tiny home, backyard home), as detached is the most restrictive type of ADU. If your property meets the requirements for a garden suite, it will most likely permit attached/internal ADUs.
After entering your address, you’ll see one of the following suitability scores:
Your lot appears to meet the basic zoning requirements for building a detached ADU.
This lot is on a conservation authority regulated area. Special considerations and permits are required for a detached ADU.
A detached ADU on this lot is not permitted. The lot appears to meet the basic zoning requirements for an attached ADU.
The property does not meet the basic requirements to add any ADU (attached or detached).
The tool also provides:
Property details like lot area, zoning and minimum setbacks
ADU Details like backyard buildable area and maximum height permitted
Parking details
Want to take the next step in your ADU project? Visit the ADU webpage to learn more.
Note: This is a preliminary tool only. In all situations, it is recommended that you contact the Town of Ajax Planning and Development Services Department to confirm details, discuss options, and determine next steps.
This tool has been brought to you by Resimate, the first first backyard home marketplace in Canada that provides homeowners with a free lot assessment and connections to backyard home builders to see models that fit right in your backyard. Learn more about Resimate here.
This tool is made possible with the Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation.
